| Getting to grips with any musical instrument is difficult. If | | | | Initially you may find you do quite well, then the |
| keyboards are your thing, you will see many courses | | | | proverbial brick wall appears. That's when you need to |
| or adverts pointing you in the direction of easy piano | | | | break through it, or go over it. Look at the lessons that |
| lessons. To those that have been through any method | | | | are coming up, and set yourself targets of where you |
| of piano tuition and come out the other side relatively | | | | want to get to, and by when. However, don't beat |
| unscathed, it is fair to say there is no simple way to | | | | yourself up if you hit a sticky patch. Keep at it, stay |
| learn. However, you can make it "easier" by committing | | | | determined, and you will pop out the other side. |
| to regular practice early on - for developing this habit | | | | Remember also, that a reputable online course will give |
| means each time you sit down at your piano, playing | | | | you direct access to the tutor, so use this facility when |
| becomes a bit more natural to you. Here are 5 tips to | | | | you need to. |
| help you along. | | | | 4) Time Is On My Side. One of the advantages of an |
| 1) You've Got A Friend. Learning piano can get a bit | | | | online course is that you can learn when it suits you - |
| lonely. I was fortunate that when I was learning, I had a | | | | and more importantly, at the speed you are |
| friend who had already started learning about a year | | | | comfortable with. If you find you are not learning as |
| before me. So he was already well on his way, and I | | | | quickly as you thought you would, don't panic. There is |
| would supplement my own training by going to his | | | | nothing wrong with you, and this doesn't mean you |
| house for the occasional jam session. Whilst I was not | | | | won't master the piano. Like any walk of life, we all |
| up to his standard, at the time, it kept me motivated by | | | | learn things at a different pace. You will quickly find the |
| seeing where I could get to if I kept practicing. If you | | | | pace that suits you, and learning online means you are |
| know someone you can team up with in a similar way, | | | | not pressured to move at an uncomfortable speed. |
| do it - it helps tremendously. | | | | Take your time, and enjoy the journey. |
| 2) When Tomorrow Comes. We lead busy lives, and | | | | 5) Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player. Make |
| fitting practice into a packed schedule can be | | | | sure your practice location is conducive to learning. |
| challenging. Sometimes you have tough decisions to | | | | You want somewhere you won't be disturbed, and |
| make. Do I watch my favorite soap, do I go out for a | | | | conversely where your practice will not disturb others. |
| few beers with my buddies, or should I practice? Oh | | | | The room temperature should be comfortable, and |
| well, I can always practice tomorrow. STOP! If you | | | | you should be able to go to your chosen place and |
| have resolved to learn piano, sometimes something | | | | start playing immediately. You don't want to waste |
| has to give. Don't put practice off - your friends will still | | | | time setting things up - you want to be able to just sit |
| be there tomorrow, and you can record the soap and | | | | down and get on with it. |
| watch at a convenient time. But stick religiously to your | | | | Hopefully these tips will help you in making your |
| practice schedule and your results will move on in leap | | | | practice feel easy. Piano lessons should be fun, and |
| and bounds. | | | | developing a regular practice regime is an important |
| 3) Move On Up. As you progress through your "easy | | | | habit to establish early on. |
| piano lessons" it's important to do just that - progress. | | | | |